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There have been few seasons by a professional sports team as bad as the New York Islanders' inaugural 1972-73 season. However, the lessons learned on and off the ice served as a crucial building block for the team's quick turnaround. And eventual, dynasty. 'Hapless Islanders' is the first-ever book to thoroughly study this era of the team, mixing brand new interviews with those directly involved, along with archival material. And also, serving as a study of the rough n' tough playing style of the NHL at the time, Long Island history, plus, the early '70s in general.

Over their long history, the New York Jets have provided their fans with countless unforgettable football memories. However, not all of them have been enjoyable. And now, every miscalculation and misstep has been compiled into one book–Butt Fumbles, Fake Spikes, Mud Bowls, & Heidi Games: The Top 100 Debacles of the New York Jets–which was updated/expanded in September 2023 for your (dis)pleasure.